10 Mistakes I made as a Christian … Exposing myself

[@faithwithvivian]

Everyone has an issue with number 2 lol obviously anyone who is preaching that Jesus is not the only way to heaven is a false prophet and should be called out. But listen to what I am saying I was calling people false prophets because I didn’t like them … as a new believer that didn’t even know the word yet. “False prophet” is thrown around loosely in the Christian community from people who don’t even know what they are talking about!

[@heidiwelter480]

where is that shirt from? i love it

[@pindapanda8263]

I totally understood whatever you explained 🤍 feeling blessed viv 💗

[@nanayaa.o]

Yes, that is true! we should know what we are saying before we speak and understand what it means to be a false prophet.

[@godsbeloved9256]

Leaders in the church are capable of playing the victim when they wrong you...when they should repent. So they say that they have been slandered as a way to not own up to their faults. James 5:16 says to "confess your faults to one another, and pray for one another." We should honor each other through communication. God bless sister 🙏🏽

[@StillLivingPod]

Right and people need to understand difference between teaching and prophesying

[@beesimone3073]

yk… it wasn’t a coincidence that SO MANY PEOPLE got saved during covid. Prepare brothers and sisters for Jesus. He’s coming and I can’t wait.

[@hannahrumick3001]

YES!! I can’t wait either I was saved at the end of Covid

[@honeyoyinfalola6870]

@@hannahrumick3001 wow God bless you

[@riversworld5794]

@@hannahrumick3001 congrats!!

[@levernis5753]

Oh my me too 😍

[@valee8071]

Amen!

[@biancam2460]

Praying to get real Christian friends 🙏🏽

[@clairewhalesmbabazi3113]

I’m here

[@biancam2460]

@@clairewhalesmbabazi3113 🤗so sweet💕 I love you.

[@Pranaywalde8]

Yeah i dont need Christian, I need true follower of yeshu

[@megscott222]

I'd say you should go to Church and find some. Sending love from Canada!💗

[@kiana2913]

i know i speak for many when i say, even though we may not know you and we are just reading your thoughts through a screen...we love you and would love you be your friend all day, every day. you are a beautiful human being, God bless. ❤️

[@everlynembugua1313]

How to know if you're gossiping,what you say you can't say it in their presence.

[@eliasacheampong5830]

Exactly 😂😂

[@alexking8802]

Idk, I can say some pretty unloving things to people’s face and I think still saying it is is gossiping.

[@everlynembugua1313]

@@alexking8802 Then you should be more loving, don't hurt people

[@jessicac.4267]

Was just saying this earlier!💯

[@kortneyj5612]

Good one💕

[@yolandaloya91]

Amen sister 🙋🏻‍♀️ Jesus never said “follow christians” He said 👉🏼“FOLLOW ME” …..Hallelujer 🙌🏻💃🏻🤸‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[@wynter5646]

Amen sister Yolanda

[@moeshataylor3387]

LOL

[@Maria-006.]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@bkizzle290]

I have a Christian tik tok account, when i started to care about the numbers i immediately left beacuse my intention changed and i felt like i was living a lie because i was reading the bible but i wasnt REALLY reading the bible. Also i found myself idolizing social media and im still struggling with that still. When i went on Christian tiktok, i felt so behind in my faith and i started to doubt my salvation because so many of these tik tokers seemed so advanced in their walk. But also Christian tik tok also convicted me in alot of ways and pushed me to pursue my relationship with God more. So its a double edged sword.

[@Theoryxxx]

It’s really about what you know you can handle. God can deliver those same messages through other ways if it’s causing you to stumble in your walk. Just pray about it :)

[@godsbeloved9256]

@@Theoryxxx Christian tiktok should be used as a tool to reach the unsaved in my personal opinion....just like any other form of social media. Tiktok has such a young demographic and they should definitely be reached. But as a Christian creative, it's the intentions of your heart that matters 💯

[@beyesavedjesuswillreturn6350]

Wow..Thanks for this ❤️. That’s why we need to be walk by the Spirit of God and not by Flesh. God might want Mr A to be in Tiktok maybe cause he’s Mature or Fit for the job. But doesn’t want Mr B to be in Tiktok Cause it might cause him to Fall. As Christians we Need to be Very Sensitive to Every walk. Watch and Pray. God Bless Us.

[@polarbear8440]

ME TOO!! i started making christian tiktoks and slowly but surely i started caring about my likes more than my actual faith so i deleted it

[@polarbear8440]

@@godsbeloved9256 i was unsaved until christian tiktok but ik that christian tiktok wasnt the best for me either. God works in mysterious ways..

[@jessicacampos3577]

I meet my husband and he lead me to Christ. I never saw him as anything more than a friend because he was 18 years old and I was 23 years old. We were friends for a whole year we did not have feelings for each other at all and I got saved eventually. Months later we realized that we were for each other, God placed love in us for each other at the right time. We prayed and asked God for his guidance to move forward in “dating”. We knew we would get married to each other because God revealed it to us individually. so I do believe it can happen but for sure always have God guide you. I honestly never imagined I’d end up marrying my best friend, my husband. This is my story but always ask seek for guidance from God and he will show you.

[@wachiraofficial7619]

Oh you don't know how much your story ministered to my life. I was afraid of dating a younger man of the same age difference as you and your spouse although God ordained usfor each other. God bless you.

[@jessicacampos3577]

@@wachiraofficial7619 oh yeah… I kinda went through that. For a long time i did not want to initiate anything because I did not want to be more than a friends with him. I though he was too young and he was definitely not “my type”(or so I thought… me in my old ways). Once I got saved and became closer to God I realize we were going to be husband and wife one day. I choose to be obedient and married my best friend and I’m thankful I did, it definitely has not been easy but I know I’m in God’s will.

[@PatriciaEspiritu]

@@jessicacampos3577 This is sweet. My boyfriend is 20 and I'm 24. Both Christians and I went through the same as you've been. God bless your journey of being married. While we're planning to get married in 1-2 yrs time.

[@jessicacampos3577]

@@rainbowkitsch6855 I never seen my best friend (now husband) as nothing more than a best friend at first. God placed a special kind of love for my husband when it was the right time to move forward as a couple. We were friends for a year, I wasn’t saved but once I was God was putting everything in order for us to be together. We prayed before we went forward with our decision, God revealed to us individually what was to come. I remember everyone and I mean everyone everywhere we went together thought we were a couple (when we were literally just friends) they would say things like “is he your husband?”, “Is he your boyfriend?” and vice versa with him too. It use to bother me because I never felt that way towards him until God placed a love for my best friend, my husband. In a way people were already prophesying over us. We had so much peace about being“boyfriend and girlfriend”, it felt right. With everything we have gone through now as a married couple I know we were meant for each other because God reveals it time and time again.

[@nargesalove228]

Then you guys will break up soon

[@katyash8881]

About the pastors part, you said that you don’t like that other people talk about false prophets but I think it’s really necessary as lots of people fall for the wrong doctrine. I think they shouldn’t badmouth the pastors but instead explain providing evidence and points fro the bible disproving the false doctrine. Usually I haven’t seen people hate these pastors but rather show that they are deceptive or fake and are showing the wrong path to people which can cause them to be in sin.

[@James_follows_Christ]

Yes. Correct in love.

[@tianagreen2351]

Yeah but be carful how you say it

[@natalie5892]

Amen. The Bible says we are not to associate with darkness but instead EXPOSE it.

[@Stuffdumb]

Yes, we’re supposed to judge righteously, out of love. We have to warn our brothers and sisters of false prophets when there’s strong evidence.

[@raheemcamal998]

@@James_follows_Christ yes love is indeed needed

[@arelmurmu3361]

I got saved this January.... I'm so thankful to God for whatever He has done for me!!!

[@godsbeloved9256]

Gossip is a huge problem in the church...double standards are to. You have leaders who expect you to do things that they themselves don't do. So do we just turn a blind eye to this and act like it doesn't happen? Or should we all hold each other accountable?

[@jasmined634]

Yup I agree

[@xulyns.4572]

yes hold eachother acountable so it won´t happen again and pray the person learns from the lession.

[@godsbeloved9256]

@@xulyns.4572 a lot of times some people are babies in the faith and do not know better, so they go along to get along. If someone does know better and tries to challenge leaders, then the challenger becomes a heretic and they kick you out of their church. These are two examples of how accountability is lost in the church which I have witnessed. But I agree with you that we should pray for our brothers and sisters as well as correct them in love.

[@xulyns.4572]

@@godsbeloved9256 I am so sorry for what happened to you. Some people are just not representing God right.The devil uses anyone to go against you. I had bad experiences in the church also many times. The first bad experience was being called a whore by my leader. Because I told her I kissed a youth pastor. He was texting me that he liked me I thought it was from God. Since I thought he was cute I believe him. He asked me to meet him that he was going to read the Bible with him at Denny’s. The moment he came he was to pick me up in his car he was without a Bible.. He was kissing me and wanted to take me to his house. I thank God he didn’t he was afraid he felt someone was watching us. He kept looking everywhere. The moment he told me he like me but just didn’t want anyone to know. I was hurt because I had an ex that did that when he just wanted to go out with other girls behind my back. So I did not believe he wanted something serious with me. I just told my leader the truth that he was weird and that I kissed him in his car no we didn’t sleep together. I was hurt and disappointed. Leaders didn’t believe me because he was serving there for years so they believed him instead so my leader called me whore. I was crying and said sorry. I even told them he told me he was seeing another girl from the church. After he answered my question if he knew the girl because some girl told me that she was seeing a youth minister and she was excited about the relationship she had I didn’t know who it was yet until he told me he knew the girl. So then since no one believed me I kept going to church. Months later his biological brother says he cannot find him and is very concerned. Later we hear he pregnant the girl he was seeing then he gets kicked out of the church. Then he comes back with the girl and his baby. I don’t know some people said it wasn’t right to kick anyone out of the church that it wasn’t godly. But I only stayed in the church for 3 in half years I liked going to learn about Jesus. Though yeah crazy things do happen.I did pray a lot for my leaders. Later they said sorry were like family that was years ago though I moved out the area. But there’s nothing bad about correcting a brother. Bible says a lot about it. You should just preach back to them with the verses of the Bible it is the word of God. They are either with God or not.

[@godsbeloved9256]

@@xulyns.4572 thanks for sharing your testimony, and sorry you had to go through all that drama and abuse. God knows your heart and as long as you keep seeking Him, he will plant you where you need to be.

[@Songsbymaggie]

I just talk to God about my gossip and ask God to change their heart and help me not be mad about it

[@jesusiskingofmyheart]

Love that ! Amen ♥️🙏🏼

[@loveyouberrymuchz]

Can you really pray for me? I am isolated right now but I have anxiety and depression. please pray 🙏🏼

[@amiebaraban1376]

Praying for you 🙏

[@020_fatimastany8]

Praise god ..."cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you" -1peter 1:7. Jesus loves you and care for you...and sending you my prayers...may god bless you sister🤍🎚️

[@mercychinaka789]

May GOD Bless your openess and vulnerability. We are ONE, a community in CHRIST JESUS. I pray that THE LORD will deliver you from this anexity and depression. And WHEN HE DOES, to HIS Honour and for HIS Glory, may you receive your freedom and never go back to the way things used to be. GOD BLESS YOU GIRLYY! ❤️ You've got this by GOD'S GRACE! - JLY🙏

[@septembergirl007]

🙏🙏🙏❤

[@nmesomaaghaji1961]

thru everything just trust in the fact that God loves and cares for you more than you could EVER imagine. Keep reading His word, keep faithfully praying for peace and sound mind, keep praising and worshipping God (ik it might be hard, but do it He deserves it in EVERY situation

[@chrismcortez]

Great point on isolation. You’re absolutely right. I prayed so much for God to give me a group of God driven people and shortly after I joined a group at church with women who are all Godly and are so supportive. This pandemic has really put me in a dark place. My church group has brought me out of my dark place and also with the help of God as well. It’s been great growing in Christ with these girls. ❤️🙏🏻

[@mfire22]

Awesome! Keep it up and pay it forward. You're strengthened in Jesus name!

[@lamarbrandon4730]

Stay strong sis

[@porschenator]

Sentence case sis when it comes to God, as the bible refers to "god" to other unclean spirits of lower rank in the spiritual realm that other people worship instead of God. Refer to Judges 6 When Gideon had to save the israelites from Idol (god) worship. NLT or AMP bible versions.

[@MollifiedWound]

I really love your comment, may the peace of God surround you and your church group. Unfortunately, I've been isolating myself after being hurt by fellow sisters in Christ. I want true fellowship and I've forgiven them but growing in Christ with friends brings deep intimacy and I do not wish to reconcile a trust bond with them as I am being cautious... I do not wish to be hurt again. They were my first true friends when I had prayed for fellowship after I got saved... now, I'm not so sure.

[@chrismcortez]

@@MollifiedWound I’m so sorry to hear that. Please don’t lose hope. Just pray that god will help you trust again and set you up with a group of people who are trustworthy. ❤️

[@tamaraelimm]

Girl, I did it too. Made a video about false teachers and it went viral. God corrected me and taught me true compassion, mercy, and grace through that situation.

[@Giancarlo_1997]

Thanks for sharing

[@plussizebarbie9484]

was it Gods correction or the worlds condemnation?

[@stacysuffrin1213]

@@plussizebarbie9484 !!!!!

[@lizpetruzzi7700]

P.S. “touch not my anointed ones” refers to doing physical harm, not calling out a false teacher...there are many scriptures that show we are in fact to call out those preaching a false doctrine.

[@godsbeloved9256]

@Liz Petruzzi I agree with you one hundred percent...a lot of times preachers are under a spirit of control and manipulation (witchcraft) and not the Holy Spirit. Just because someone is given a position in the church doesn't mean that they are operating under the anointing.

[@lordweneedu8217]

@@godsbeloved9256 amen.. Trust me I have been unfortunately under false teaching, it was very disheartening when they ought know better..they twist the word of truth to accommodate their personal agenda. We are people of kingdom heirs to call out against false teaching. That what Paul spoke to Corinthians. She needs to look into scripture. God speaks harshly against false prophets, occult practices, and other means of sorcery. God describes a false prophet as one who “presumes to speak in My name anything I have not commanded, or a prophet who speaks in the name of other gods”Deuteronomy 18:20. In Jeremiah 14:14, God says these evildoers prophesy lies, offering “false visions, divinations, idolatries, and the delusions of their own minds.”

[@uruppy1406]

Yeah, how would a false teacher even be anointed XD that's contradictory

[@youcannotspeaktomeanyhow]

Yeah it’s not even much about them. It’s about what they’re saying. If they’re misquoting the Bible, you should not ignore them but instead correct them and you don’t have to speak badly about anyone to do that.

[@Steph261]

@@uruppy1406 actually they can be but may have not received the revelation of a message , this happened to the disciples of Jesus after the crucifixion. Peter and others did not believe that the message of Jesus should be preached to the gentiles meaning anyone outside God's chosen people ( Israel) , though he had a night vision , he still did not understand what it's was about. It took Paul to introduce the message of Grace and with time they understood that this came from God. If they had used the old testament to say things such as where is it written in books of the prophets ? Me and you wouldn't have know about Jesus. So it's important to know that we grow in knowledge and they are levels in understanding the word of God. The algebra we learn at 12 years is different from algebra at the age of 20 in university. This is how I decided I usually deal with things if they believe in something different I understand and respect that we may not be on the same level therefore focus on your walk and pray that the Lord guide him or her to the truth. Come back to them in few years and if they really love God you will see their knowledge would have increased. Christian are really divided not which is sad , let's learn the good from other religion ( though we know Christ is the way) , many people think they are Muslims but don't realise they are at least 20 different types of Muslims followers because they don't disagree about their teachings in front of people the way Christians do. At least not in Public but in this thing of social media , many Christians have shown so much judgement towards others . This isn't about you but it's important to see how our actions reflect on the image of Jesus to others. If anyone teaches a doctrine that you don't agree with pray for them let God change their heart because no one but God knows what he told them. He speaks to us in our own unique way to us. I personally agree with her because the so called exposing of people has made more harm that good. Will this called exposure bring hatred or love towards that person? Because anything out of Love is not God. Let God fight is battle false doctrines has been there even in the times of Jesus when he was alive it will never go rather it will be worst because Jesus said all of such must come to pass before the son of God returns. Those who are Chosen will be save you can't save someone who called as not saved.

[@TheKiuji]

Your honesty is pulling people like me to close to the lord. Thank you so much.

[@itsbriiiyahhh]

“Ephesians 4:29 do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth but only what’s helpful in building others up according to their needs that it may benefit those who listen” I definitely agree that setting boundaries by immediately telling someone you don’t feel comfortable gossiping bc you don’t gossip is a great way to stop participating in gossip. Thank you for the tip 😘 Now I just need to tell my friends next time they call me up 😅

[@ambriannabell5638]

Oh boy my sister might curse me out but I’ll let her know pray for me

[@danam8450]

Especially when theirs always some sort of drama at work and things go around. It’s so hard not to put own input or even ask about “what happened” because then feel like don’t fit in but have to remind myself that we’re are not part of this world but striving for Heaven. All glory to God!

[@chabelic1684]

I had to take a break from TikTok and also Christian TikTok, and now I know the reason why. Thanks for sharing, God bless 💓✝️

[@polarbear8440]

Me too

[@skdaniela3374]

me too. Best decision I made for myself in a long time.

[@godistheanswer123ify]

I’m asking God to give me the strength to delete tik tok for good. I’ve realized for me 95% of it is rubbish and a lot of idolization of self. Also this isolation one, I literally had to plead and cry out to God to help me. Now I’m apparently a people’s person. They say “make yourself friendly” if you have no friends, be a friend to someone.

[@HealthCoachHayley]

Hey! Have you deleted your TikTok account yet?!! Comment below when you do. I’m rooting for you. I’m 5 months TikTok sober (?) and I love it. I am so much happier.

[@godistheanswer123ify]

@@HealthCoachHayley thank you for this pleasant reply! You are too kind 😊 I will update y’all! God bless you!

[@franciscoalmodovar3868]

I only follow people who speak sound doctrine and truth. The only tik toks I watch are the ones I follow. Plus, God has given me a friend on TikTok after I lost all my friends when I converted. And I also spread his word on there, daily Bible verses and such.

[@godistheanswer123ify]

@@franciscoalmodovar3868 that’s good too. If tik tok doesn’t cause you to stumble or put a set back on your relationship with God… then that’s good for you. I suppose it is an individual decision. Also it’s what God has told you to do. God bless you! ^.^

[@juli5777]

I’m happy for you. Personally I’m not gonna delete tik tok cuz the videos I’ve seen have really inspired me, come to think of it tik tok is part of the reason as to why I’m saved now. It’s a long story but as I said I’m happy for you 😊. Ngl I don’t use tik tok much anymore now I watch them on Instagram but yeah. God bless🤍

[@oliviasnoddy2623]

She’s like a big sister advice. 💕

[@KanyinsTv]

Quick reminder to everyone that, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” - Psalm 34:18 Even at your lowest God is still there for you. You’re loved and Jesus is coming back soon 🤍🤍.

[@melanyveii5910]

i only isolate myself from my friends because when I'm with them I'm not the best person. I've just been praying to God to send me Christians that stand frim.

[@mo.yanaaa]

Be careful of seeking for perfection in an imperfect world. Instead of making yourself feel bad about the mistakes you’ve made, see them as an obstacle that you also go through & seek to learn from your past mistakes

[@evaschroeder4020]

I live with a believer and go to church regularly. Who takes it really seriously that's good for me! Really encourages me.

[@stevenhandy6721]

We all are not perfect sister but with God anything is possible,Amen and God bless 😇😇

[@natasha9263]

Asking advice from unsaved members of your family or friends. You are so right about this and I experienced this just yesterday.

[@plussizebarbie9484]

false teachers are not “anointed” and calling them out as publicly as they are spreading the false teachings is not gossip.

[@plussizebarbie9484]

“And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. Such people are not serving Christ our Lord; they are serving their own personal interests. By smooth talk and glowing words they deceive innocent people.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭16:17-18‬ ‭NLT‬‬

[@plussizebarbie9484]

“But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, a curse be on him! As we have said before, I now say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, a curse be on him!” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭1:8-9‬ ‭

[@plussizebarbie9484]

and as far as christian social media platforms (including christian youtube ;) it’s important to develop your discernment not completely avoid everything. God called me to use my instagram and tiktok to shine the light on Jesus. and yes, there are rogue christians using social media for clout but that’s every platform. Discernment will be the best in that situation.

[@adaezeibeleche5848]

It says to stay away from them,not public call them out because the problem with doing that is when an unbeliever sees this it’s not a good look,especially as people usually go back and forth making KZbin videos about each other and it doesn’t bring glory to His name at all. Best thing to do is to avoid them & if you need to warn believers then you call call out the false doctrine without saying names. An example of how to deal with these disagreements of beliefs and doctrines is Peter and Paul, they parted ways so it wouldn’t cause tension I know ITS THE NOT SAME SCENARIO but it shows how we should deal with doctrine differences so that we don’t allow Satan to hinder the work of God and divert our attention from the lost souls who need help

[@plussizebarbie9484]

@@adaezeibeleche5848 That’s nice but I go by the Bible, and the Bible says to expose them. If someone is misleading people straight into hell you betcha we’re supposed to call them out. This progressive christianity “don’t judge don’t correct anyone” way of thinking has leaked it’s way into the church and it’s gotta go. Ephesians 5:11 ESV Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. 1 Timothy 5:20 ESV As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. Titus 1:10-16 ESV For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. ((They must be silenced)) since they are upsetting whole families by teaching for shameful gain what they ought not to teach. One of the Cretans, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.” This testimony is true. ((Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith)) Matthew 18:15-17 ESV “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15 ESV If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter, take note of that person, and have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed. Do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother. Also Paul rebuked Peter in front of EVERYONE who he was harming so i’m not sure what you meant by mentioning them. “But when Peter came to Antioch, I had to oppose him to his face, for what he did was very wrong. When I saw that they were not following the truth of the gospel message, I said to Peter in front of all the others, “Since you, a Jew by birth, have discarded the Jewish laws and are living like a Gentile, why are you now trying to make these Gentiles follow the Jewish traditions?” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭2:11, 14‬ ‭ If you disagree, that’s fine. But it’s not me you disagree with at this point it would be Gods Word you disagree with. Have a good day.

[@James_follows_Christ]

Awesome that the Lord is truly dealing with you in many ways. Far as the false prophets goes the Lord with deal with them. You will know them by their fruit on who’s for God and who isn’t. Our place as believers isn’t to condemn them,but we are suppose to correct people in Love. You’re right on bashing someone is wrong,but speaking of their false teachings are 2 totally different things. Anyways ! Keep striving forward and finish this race strong! 🤝❤️

[@nami-nl5ms]

Thanks for not being ashamed to “expose” yourself. I appreciate you opening up because this is really helping me. God bless you loads 🙏🏾😊💕✨

[@mercychinaka789]

Vulnerability is necessary as Conquerors in CHRIST! AMEN!

[@rasamyiberiame1476]

Thank you sister.. I learn new things todays.. Praise God...

[@aleeyahjade8828]

As the only believer in my family, and being a young adult myself, I totally love & appreciate this video. 💕

[@danielaescobar7735]

hey Vivian :) regarding point #2, i really want you to consider what scripture says about calling out false teachers. It's a biblical mandate for us to do so, but we don't call them out because we simply "don't like them," but rather we call them out in love because they teach something that is contrary to what the word of God says. It is not slandering, but rather calling out what is being openly taught that is against truth. We do it hopes that they will repent and turn to biblical truth AND we do it to warn the people of God as well. These are just some verses the Bible says about false teachers: 1. "Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh" (Phil 3:2) 2. "I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive." (Romans 16:17-18) 3. "For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths." (2 Timothy 4:3-4) 4. "But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction." (2 Peter 2:1) 5. “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves." (Matthew 7:15) 6. 2 Peter 2-3 7. The whole book of Jude In order to protect the flock of God, we should expose false teachers to minimize the spread of teachings that run contrary to who Christ is. We have to snatch our brothers and sisters from the fire, and much of that is done by calling out what is false. God is a holy God, and his word should never be twisted. We as Christians must delight in truth, proclaim truth, and call out what is contrary to truth because we love God and love his people!! This is all out of love, and what a beautiful thing it is to stand up for truth. Yes, the Lord looks at the heart, this is true. But we must discern and test every spirit to see if they are truly from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world (1 John 4:1). If they are openly and continually teaching something false and parading in their falsehoods, you can be sure the Lord would want us to warn his flock about this. Biblically, we're never told that a curse will come on us if we call someone out for their teaching. Many preachers say this to propagate fear so that no one will question their teaching, but this is a dangerous thing to say. The apostle Paul, the main guy who wrote many of the letters in the New Testament, called out Peter when he was acting out of line with the gospel (Galatians 2:11-13). No curse came upon him, but rather God used him to point the people of God to truth! If Jesus himself warned against false teachers (Matthew 7:15), he wants his people to warn each other as well. The apostle Paul also called out multiple people that the churches he was writing to had to look out for because of how they abandoned truth. Here are some examples: 1. “Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me” (2 Timothy 4:10). 2. “You are aware that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes” (2 Timothy 1:15). 3. “By rejecting this [faith and a good conscience], some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander” (1 Timothy 1:19-20). 4. “Their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus” (2 Timothy 2:17). Many people use 1 Chronicles 16:22 to justify not warning others about a specific person, but it is taken out of context, since that passage refers specifically to the patriarchs at that time. For more information on this, please read: www.gotquestions.org/touch-not-Gods-anointed.html Again, this is all out of love. It is never love to leave a person in error, but rather love rejoices in the truth (1 Corinthians 13:6). Out of love I write this for you and all those reading. My brothers and sisters in Christ, may we rejoice in the truth and stand firm for what he has written! In the end, all the glory goes to Christ. Here are actually 2 more links to resources to help you navigate this topic: www.challies.com/articles/how-jesus-called-out-false-teachers-and-deadly-doctrine/ www.desiringgod.org/interviews/should-we-call-out-false-teachers-or-ignore-them I love you Vivian! I know we've never met, but I would always love to talk. I'm here as a friend and a sister in Christ. Continue to read scripture, not with pre-conceived notions, but with fresh eyes. Jesus loves you girl and is sufficient for you always :)). My insta is @daniela.e if you ever want to chat, and i would love to chat! Much love! - Daniela

[@chordsforchrist1920]

Completely agree. There is such a difference between slandering someone and calling out false teaching out of love so others don’t stumble especially newer believers. We also want the leaders who are deceived to have their hearts and minds opened to God’s truth too.

[@thelegendofneo]

I’m so happy everytime I see that there are people who study and examine the word. Who aren’t scared to be “offensive” if the offense is for the truth of God. This was so well put together as a reply. I was going to comment about it but glad to see this here and you did a great job of explaining it. Wishing you the best! Stay faithful and bringing honor and glory to God.

[@danielaescobar7735]

@@thelegendofneo ahhh this was so encouraging! glory to God and thank you for this!

[@lamarbrandon4730]

Cool to see others trying to walk in the light. Definitely need the encouragement and support.

[@KimberlyLovesJesus-]

Keep going brother! It encourages me that we share the same values

[@lamarbrandon4730]

@@KimberlyLovesJesus- for sure. Its tough but thats the plan

[@serenity5702]

Hey I'm an Atheist how do I become Christian? I want to go back by my own choice and not by the forcefullness of others.

[@stephanievasquez1315]

The best way to get to know God personally is to get into his word, so I would start by getting a bible and just start from the beginning. There is a bible app though that reads it out loud to you and has guided plans and is free and easy to use. I would also recommend reevaluating what is currently influencing your life and maybe removing negative influences such as who you follow on social media (Ally Yarid on Instagram is a great resource), music, and other media you consume. I would also recommend listening to some KZbin sermons, Paul Washer is pretty good. Apologia Studios on here has some really great informative videos and even discussions with atheists. At the end of the day, the number one thing any new Christian should know is the gospel, and that is that Jesus died for you and all your past and future sins. You are redeemed through Him and no sin is too much for Him to forgive, and if you let Him into your heart, and I pray you to do, He can heal you inside and out. It's a gradual process, but hopefully some of this helps and God bless you.

[@na0mi.]

Believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 Believe that you are a sinner in need of a saviour and that Jesus died for your sins, was buried and rose again on the third day according to scripture. 1 Corinthians 15 “by this gospel you are saved” Accept what Jesus did for you on the cross for you, it is a free gift. There’s nothing we can do good enough to earn our way into heaven. Jesus did it all for us, accept him into your heart and ask him to reveal himself to you. He will fill you with his Holy Spirit who will start a good work in you and never leave you, nothing will pluck you from the Fathers hand once you accept him. God bless you so much, it will be the very best thing that you do ❤️

[@shayianaa7061]

You have to believe and recieve Jesus. Believe that God sent his Son down for you. That when Jesus died on the cross he took upon all your sins to him past,present,and future. That his blood has cleansed you and made you righteous when you accept his free gift of slavation. Also repent of your sins as in turn from them and ask the Holy spirit to enter you and guide you. “Cling to God resist the devil and he will flee from you.”

[@katyash8881]

Repent of your sins and ask God to forgive you and then walk by the bible. Just ask him to change your heart and you will be born again. Be sincere and if you want you can get baptized. A lot of people have a problem with following the words of other people so it’s best to say your own prayer. Maybe write a list of things you want to repents from (actions, words). Remember that you should have fruits of the spirit when you are truly changed even though it’ll take a while. I hope you come to the Lord our Christ and begin a new life. A lot of preachers teach the prosperity gospel but don’t fall for that, this life isn’t easy for any of us but God will help you and guide you.💜🤍

[@katyash8881]

@@na0mi. don’t forget to ask for forgiveness!!!! Don’t just believe like the most important part is to repent

[@daisyy4755]

sometimes i get nervous to tell people about stuff like this but i always thought well there just gonna think i’m telling them a lot of rules , but now i see & understand that those who are willing to listen will listen , & who want to learn will approach videos like this & that’s what matters

[@daisyy4755]

because * appreciate *

[@christieguerra8182]

God is so good! Been waiting all day to get on KZbin and relax (I have two toddler boys) and this is the first video on my feed. One word: God!!!!

[@veronicasoria8328]

Hey Vivian, I don't have any real Christian friends around me I actually don't really have any Friends and it's hard to have someone besides my husband support me on my walk with the lord because I don't have anyone else to talk to about god and my struggles

[@Pepsyokalia12]

God-bless you my sister

[@chordsforchrist1920]

There’s definitely a difference between slander and pointing out something that someone is doing wrong. If you are saying something against them because you don’t like them than it’s definitely gossip but if you simply just want to explain to someone “oh, this pastor teaches new age doctrine so don’t follow him.” You don’t have to say it in a hateful way either even Jesus called people vipers. We have to call out wrong but we can never loose our love and compassion for the lost that are following the wrong way, if that makes sense. Love the sinner not the sin because that’s exactly what God does and we don’t want others to stumble into false doctrine. It’s always about our heart condition God knows if you are gossiping because you like attention or it makes you feel good or pointing out something because you want to educate someone.

[@ouaispasmal]

I got saved around January, and I'm making 8-9 of these mistakes. Thank you so so much for this video😭😭

[@lifeisbeautifuldarlinimlovinit]

you can do it, Dani 😊

[@katiegrantham7384]

You are amazing. Like please never stop

[@lauraluna9465]

I was just trying to explain that to my sister this morning. About the music part. There’s just some music that I just don’t wanna listen to anymore, for the very reason that it brings up memories. I don’t want to go back to that.It’s like you said “dang that was me I did that” type of feeling. Sometimes the enemy tries reminding me how shameful I was. That’s when GOD word is so precious, I start speaking truth to me self. It’s very humbling.

[@lelonene95]

That verse in Chronicles is taken way out of context, sis. That's like opening a novel, reading two sentences that are in the middle of the book that seems okay, and then running with it - when in fact, if you read the whole chapter collectively, it says something completely different. Proper exegesis needs to be done when it comes to the Bible and applying OT literature to our present time means that we are not doing proper biblical analysis. Most false teachers love this verse to manipulate the congregation so that they will continue preaching false doctrine. Maybe the false teachers don't do it on purpose but certainly, that verse adds an element of power for them to teach whatever they like and go uncorrected. We need to rebuke and call out each other in love 💕 the Apostle Paul is for this idea, what makes a pastor/ teacher exempt from this? God bless you, Viv. I love your content ❤️

[@lelonene95]

@@mirandalancaster8968 sad truth hey

[@baechel2172]

Do you have a timestamp or reference to the specific verse she spoke about?

[@nanayaa.o]

I agree with what you’re saying that if you don’t like a pastor don’t listen but calling out a false prophet shouldn’t be a problem. There’s many false preachers who aren’t teaching the word correctly and are leading people astray. You should be able to take reproof and correction as a Christian but also have discernment. The truth should be told.

[@nathanhawey294]

I love all my Christian brothers and sisters!

[@JustChristianThings]

I feel the same way about gossip!! Mad respect for you saying that when someone gossips.. I'm gonna start saying that too from now on :)

[@hanna_margaretflorencya2563]

You are sooooo right!!!!

[@ashleyboyd669]

Also, I just thought I’d watch this for like, why not? But uh... HAHA I AM LIKE CONVICTED. And I’m so glad I am choosing to watch this whole thing because I had no idea I was struggling with this much pride. No idea.

[@fishchicken4188]

Thank you vivian, I used to idolize Christian leaders as well and the Holy Spirit convicted me of it.

[@HannahLofton]

pointing out error in doctrine is not the same as "talking badly" about someone.

[@elizabethwhitley5169]

I love your video. You could be my daughter, but I say that because I have a daughter, and you are the generation that influences her, and I thank you for sharing your story. That is part of our process and even our walk with God, being able to relate to others and knowing you're not alone, and definitely perfectly imperfect children of God. He will give us the grace we need when we truly follow Him! Thanks girl! Keep up the good word!!

[@emanueldesnord9515]

Amen Sister no gossip we have to shield one another for the Gospel sake

[@danny4982]

You have a girft of explaining things in a pure and concise way. Keep it up! And blessings!

[@evaschroeder4020]

You have no idea how much this video encouraged me.

[@norahbeautetv8549]

Darling, many things you said it ok, but when it comes to the not asking advise from your family and friends I do disagree a little bit. I was a very Christian like you, don't get me wrong I'm still a Christian, but not listening to or asking other people's advice because they're non believers I made so much mistakes when I use to believe that, my advice to you will be you can ask and listen, but have the wisdom from the Lord in order to take what's right, because God can use anybody especially people who have more life experience then us. Don't be quick to judge or see others not good to listen to, you will end up making a lot of mistakes and regret later.

[@nargesalove228]

She has the spirit of pride, you can see it from a mile away

[@danktube21]

“Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise- why destroy yourself?” Ecc 7:16

[@L.ATRAFFICNMADNESS]

@@danktube21 💯🔥

[@jesusiskingofmyheart]

AMEN!! 🙏🏼♥️

[@abdielmorales5280]

Hello Vivian… I’m also new to this walk and you just talked on a point that hit home for me and it was isolating

[@abdielmorales5280]

I truly commend you for your testimony… I know it’s not easy but we all have our own background… I thank God for His Love and Mercy cause I truly believe that I’m still alive right now through His Grace. I know He will guide me and allow me to be with someone who will live me for me and is also longing for the presence of Christ!!!

[@Nat-cn3bx]

Convicted and definitely have things to take to God! Thank you so much for this! ❤️ I once heard someone share that conviction is “shining a light on something that needs correcting” and I truly feel that some of the things you’ve shared have been affecting me and I didn’t even know that it was that. Love the we serve a loving Father that corrects us and helps us! ❤️🙌 God bless you!

[@GreyHeir]

Number 4 is very important. Teach if the opportunity comes up, and live in a way that proves something is real about your faith, but trust me I feel you there with my family

[@ashleyboyd669]

Girl, thank you for sharing this. ❤️

[@brittanylinn9275]

Your mistakes sound like mine when I was a baby Christian. I still am a baby but God brought me out of these as well. God bless sister ❤

[@benbarrett9056]

Thankyou for your testimony sister, may God bless you and your ministry. 😇🙏👍

[@daughterofthekingofkings9628]

Hi :) sooo.. I used to be into the rave scene too.. the Lord rescued me from all of that , and I don’t longer desire to be in that kind of environment .. however , I still listen to that kind of music from time to time. Like when I go workout , it just gets me pumped for my run and stuff. . Pray for me 💜

[@lizpetruzzi7700]

Ephesians 5:11 tells us to expose darkness and Paul himself names names, calls ppl out by name to warn other believers. If you know someone is a false teacher it is not sin or ungodly to expose them by name for the purposes of warning others❤️ love who you are in the Lord! Blessings sister!

[@karenrojo8058]

Hi Vivian, I been watching you for a few months now and I just wanna say that you have helped me out a lot… I’m a young single mom, and also new to faith. Im amazed by your journey and I know God has great plans for you! You have taught me how to grow closer to God and you have also taught me how to have more faith❤️ Thank you!

[@mercyofGod432]

Great video, I made all these mistakes and more. Hmmmm God has disciplined me.

[@lelaprincess]

Thank you so much for your scripture based videos. This really helps me out because i found that listening to christan videos without the scripture brings confusion in my heart. So now i am learning to study the word of God and videos like yours help me. Thank you

[@amy.ilcsfm]

1: Gossip (1:43) 2: Slandering "false prophets" (4:30) 3: Christian TikTok (7:30) 4: Arguing with family about Jesus (10:23) 5: Taking advise from unsaved family/friends(12:50) 6: Listening to music that you used to sin in (14:23) 7: Isolating yourself (16:28) 8: Expecting to be perfect "overnight" (18:30) 9: Trying to be in a relationship when you're first saved (21:45) 10: Idolalizing Christian influencers (25:11)

[@Anne-zh4sb]

Thank you very much for sharing this. I have done some of these. I'm so grateful for this video. I am newly saved and still learning. Praise the Lord. 🙏😊❤️

[@Jaden1249]

YESS Vivian humility is key and I later realize that in my walk with God.

[@joshua_333]

I got saved during covid also, thank you for your words of experience, I dig it

[@phemery1182]

you make me a better Christian and person...thank you!

[@ladonnamendoza2297]

*GOD BLESS ALL OF MY DEARLY BELOVED BROTHERS AND SISTERS! MUCH ENCOURAGEMENT, MUCH STRENGTH, MUCH JOY, MUCH LOVE AND MUCH PEACE TO YOU ALL!* 🕊️✨🙏💖👑💖🙏✨🕊️

[@arelmurmu3361]

I'm the only Born Again Christian in my family... I get you... ❤❤❤

[@smcn2548]

Thank you for sharing this lovely video 🤗

[@hamertif.2116]

To be honest I barely have Christians friends in my life and I also isolate myself. My anxiety and depression is through the roof and I’m tired of giving up and giving into my temptations. I sometimes read the word but I feel like I barely give God the focus. It makes me feel sad and even more stressed of my life. I also keep having weird, disturbing dreams. I don’t even know what to do at this point. I know I’m a young person but I’m already tired.

[@MarcelinaArmas]

I’ve also struggled with that for years but something that has helped me is having a schedule or a list of things to do that day. For example I’ll wake up early, workout, shower, eat, bible study on things that m struggling with or something I’m curious on, or watch Christian podcast (recommend Prompt Us) on youtube. This has helped so much, the hardest thing really is waking up early but it’s so worth it and it helps motivate me.

[@Edward-ho2bm]

samee

[@Edward-ho2bm]

pray

[@Edward-ho2bm]

@@rainbowkitsch6855 been there aswell

[@shanx4170]

aww praying for you ❤️ watch Minister Kevins videos on youtube on dreams that will help you understand the dreams you’re having

[@yellowp.7041]

I disagree with the false prophet thing. All throughout the Bible false teachers are talked about. We are taught to identify, rebuke, and avoid false teachers and teachings. We shouldn’t treat it as something casual. In 1 Timothy 5:19-20 Paul quite literally exposed and called out many false teachers/prophets by name and he said not only to identify and avoid them but also to REBUKE them. :)

[@brodriguez002]

Ok as long as you are going to rebuke them to their face then there is no problem. Talking about them behind their back is not productive

[@thelegendofneo]

@@brodriguez002 it’s not “talking behind their back” it’s warning others to not follow them and what they say because it is against the truth of God. And if I had the opportunity to be face to face with them I would tell them they are in the wrong and ask them to repent and seek God truthfully. But realistically I’m not gonna be face to face with a lot of false teachers because I’m not considered important and there’s too many and a lot of them are famous and don’t meet with normal people. I had a situation in my own family. My parents are pastors. But as I grew older and began to study his word I realized they weren’t being correct in a lot of what they did and taught. And yes I love my parents. But I love God more than I love my parents. So I rebuked them in love but obviously I payed the price. I was kicked out of my home and faced alot of physical and verbal and emotional abusive moments. But if Jesus went through worse being completely without sin and being perfect and loving what makes any real follower of Christ think that they won’t also suffer the same way? If Jesus himself was called demonic and crucified by the people why do we think that we won’t suffer as well? Those who stand up for truth in love are hated by the world. So thinking we’re gonna be considered nice and loving by the world is unrealistic and not what the Bible teaches and it’s not because we’re not loving and nice in Christ guided by the Holy Spirit but because the world does not like to be told that it’s deeds are evil or to be warned of the judgement of God coming soon. And we should be angered by the word of God being twisted by people misleading many lost people who need to hear the gospel into having a completely wrong understanding of Jesus and what he did and what God says. That’s why Paul was so passionate and often “behind their backs” would tell the people listening to not follow certain people and even named them by name. You learn a lot when you dive into the Bible deeply and heavily and ask the Holy Spirit to convict you and guide you to all truth even if they go against your own feelings and understanding.

[@tiny5270]

Your point about having a community.. You’re absolutely right! From today on, I will pray for friends who put God first.

[@betsyrush1087]

That's such a good idea to not use a name when asking for advice for struggling with gossiping!

[@zoetsahai]

I was listening and was just like "God your daughter is so pretty" like sis... and now as God changes you its even more so!

[@liyayosef]

God Bless yall! ✝️♡

[@ladykadiijha]

Praise God 👏🏾 Found your channel recently and I thank you for sharing your journey with us. God bless you Sis I got sucked into Gossip at work and man oh man I need to repent for that

[@Pray-4-Me]

I cant wait to give Jesus a hug.

[@lifeinhisimage]

Bro just be like my bro, as soon as i start complaining about somebody to him..he just forcefully smiles and says nothing! Nobody rebukes me and exhorts me harder about being a chismosa then my bros silence. With that he tells me he is not partaking in it, he wont be a part of it and at the same times helps me back up. And after the silence he says something positive about them. I need be more like him

[@Giselle-fn8zj]

This was a blessing!! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@hiliandatitangi4776]

I am thriving towards to be better in my work with the lord. I struggle a lot. Please keep me in your prayers

[@jesusiskingofmyheart]

Yay! I was hoping you’d post a new video soon 🤗 Your videos actually inspired me to post my baptism video on my channel 😭 May the Lord continue to use you & work in you. God bless you, sister! 🕊🌿❤️

[@Abreeclarey]

I’m not done with watching your video through but this is helping me a lot .I need prayer to love one another.I feel like I fail to love others and God ❤️

[@BassickSounds1]

this has blessed me today

[@gnabrynho2792]

May God Bless You!

[@nathanp9985]

One thing I struggle with at the moment is finding friends. I’ve just stopped talking to everyone throughout the years after leaving college. I pray that God shows me the way. Any advice will be great :)

[@yeseniamccall6460]

Thank you for exposing your testimony . God be all the glory ! One thing is NOONE ever will be perfect but ONLY Jesus

[@blackhands301]

I’m happy to have stumbled upon your video. This was inspirational.

[@Jomaliz111]

You are such a blessing in my life. God bless you!

[@sunithagirish2139]

Excellent preaching. Talking negative about pastors to others is gossip. I realised this truth a few months ago. I was in discomfort with all the division in the church under the false teacher / prophet umbrella. It's all over KZbin and is often sarcastic self righteous and spiteful. I wrestled with God about it and I got the word gossip one day and it became so clear. This sister is speaking clearly. We need to make sure that we personally learn from the truth but this calling out on social media is crazy. If you have a problem with a teacher write or call them. If they don't want to respond have nothing to do with them. This doesn't mean they're automatically false. It's their prerogative to choose to respond. They are accountable to their leaders and to God-not every christian. But it means you've done the right thing. And definitely pray for them.

[@Amv332]

Christian tiktok.. girl, I wish I heard this when you first said it. This had been so hard for me recently

[@abdielmorales5280]

And I have trust issues where it’s hard for me to go to anyone not even another Christian to talk or to follow

[@Faithandlive492]

Yes girl thanks for filling me with truth girl it was starting to fall out of me

[@minnie777]

I really really really love this. Been feeling the need to make a video about mistakes as a Christian as well. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@beverlyenriquez7089]

Starting Lifestyle of Freedom this Sunday!!! Super excited. I will be taking the online course.

[@MARYLYNXOX]

Me too!

[@damanprest4898]

I’ve been blessed basically my whole life to have an amazing church filled with genuine christians. I’m just starting to realize that, at least since I started going back to Sunday service and youth group on Wednesday. It’s inspiring seeing how far you’ve come so far in your faith.